The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has announced a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on March 17 at Jantar Mantar in the national capital here to invoke the conscience of “secular” political parties, including those part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the centre. The ‘dharna’ was to be held on…
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposed amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after incorporating changes recommended by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The approval paves the way for the bill to be tabled in Parliament in the second half of the budget session beginning March 10. The Union…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 20 directed the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to cancel an advertisement issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the appointment of joint-secretary-level officers and other key positions through the lateral entry process. The U-turn by Modi government came amid criticism from the Opposition and a…
